head of sales salary in St. Gallen

Annual average salary

CHF 129 575

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How much does a head of sales earn in St. Gallen?

  • In St. Gallen, a full-time head of sales earns an average gross salary of CHF 129 575 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 32 400 to CHF 240 000, based on 162 entries.
  • Updated 19 days ago
  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

head of sales, St. Gallen

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 60 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 91 000
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 78 000
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 138 000
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 135 345
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 142 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 142 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 127 575
Women: 55+average salary CHF 0
Average salary CHF 129 575

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a head of sales relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 110 000. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 145 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

head of sales, St. Gallen

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 112 450
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 110 000
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 500
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 145 000
Average salary CHF 129 575
+29%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for head of sales have changed over time.

In 2017-2019, the annual average salary was CHF 128 000. From 2020-2022, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 130 000 per year.

Salary trend

head of sales, St. Gallen

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 128 000
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 130 000
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 122 166
Average salary CHF 129 575

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a head of sales is Medical Technology, with an average salary of CHF 210 000 annually. Followed by Information technology / Telecom and Health care / Social services industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for head of sales, St. Gallen

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Medical Technology
    CHF 210 000Set up Job Alert
  2. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 162 250Set up Job Alert
  3. Health care / Social services
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  4. Media / Printing / Publishing
    CHF 150 000Set up Job Alert
  5. Machine / System construction
    CHF 144 500Set up Job Alert
  6. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 138 000Set up Job Alert
  7. Industry various
    CHF 135 000Set up Job Alert
  8. Banking / Financial institutions
    CHF 130 0002 jobs
  9. Consulting various
    CHF 130 000Set up Job Alert
  10. Service sector in general
    CHF 125 000Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for head of sales

The top two high-paying cantons for head of sales are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

SG

St. Gallen

head of sales

CHF 129 575

average salary

Salary by canton

head of sales

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 130 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 130 000
Bern average salary CHF 120 000
Basel Land average salary CHF 135 000
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 124 150
Fribourg average salary CHF 133 900
Geneva average salary CHF 110 000
Glarus average salary CHF 142 000
Grisons average salary CHF 118 500
Jura average salary CHF 0
Lucerne average salary CHF 120 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 115 400
Nidwalden average salary CHF 0
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 129 575
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 135 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 130 000
Schwyz average salary CHF 133 336
Thurgau average salary CHF 130 000
Ticino average salary CHF 155 000
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 130 667
Valais average salary CHF 88 170
Zug average salary CHF 150 000
Zurich average salary CHF 140 000
Average salary CHF 130 000